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2x DMC World Champ + Dancefloor Destroyer + Harvard Math Grad + Top 10 Producer =
New York City’s Shiftee has translated his intuitive math geek mentality into far-reaching success on the turntables, electrifying crowds from NYC to London to Hong Kong. With a degree from Harvard, 2 unique DMC World Champion titles, a NYU adjunct professorship, a top 10 debut release on Beatport’s Dubstep charts, a finger on the pulse of bass music, and an ongoing international tour schedule, this overachiever can do it all.
On Sept. 12, 2009, DJ Shiftee represented the USA in the 2009 DMC World DJ Finals. He took the title, was automatically inducted into the DMC DJ Hall of Fame and brought the fabled gold Technics turntables back to NYC! This new title places his name along side over 20+ legendary DMC World Champs including Craze, A-Trak, Cash Money, DJ Cheese, Rock Steady DJs (Apollo, Mix Master Mike & Q-Bert), Plus One of Jack Beats, and the late Grand Master Roc Raida. In 2007, Shiftee also became the only American DJ to date to have won the DMC Battle for World Supremacy title. This victory served as the catalyst for widespread international recognition, allowing Shiftee to take his talent and creativity across Asia, Europe, and the US to some of the world’s biggest clubs, most prestigious venues, and monster festivals. His groundbreaking DJ mixes have been featured on BBC 1Xtra, Mishka Keep Watch, Kiss 100 (UK), Deepsession, Seclusias’ Who Run It!? Podcast, The Rub’s Scion AV Show, Dubset, Dubspot, Boundless NY, Noise 212, KNKT3D Magazine, Noisy Dubs, and more. Mishka recently ranked his “Keep Watch” mix the most memorable of the entire series.
Having already established himself as master in the DJ world, Shiftee has been turning heads as a producer. His debut release Space Ace, a collaboration with Rx on Rad Summer, hit top 10 on Beatport’s dubstep charts. His originals and remixes have been receiving support from Rustie (BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix), Royal-T, Udachi, DJ Wonder (Rinse FM), Nick Catchdubs, Pictureplane, Spooky, Dev79, Elijah (Butterz), Mess Kid, Selecta Fewie, Rx, Sonkin, Lamin Fofana, and more. With tunes already out on Rad Summer, Deepsession, and LU20 plus forthcoming releases + remixes on Seclusias, Dutty Artz, and Hot Mom USA, Shiftee is definitely a producer to watch.
Shiftee is also a renowned educator in the field of DJing and DJ technology. He is an adjunct professor at New York University, the Director of DJ Curriculum at the prestigious Dubspot school in NYC, and an endorsed artist & product specialist for Native Instruments. The man understands DJing! Beyond teaching, Shiftee spends his time figuring out new and innovative ways to decimate the dancefloor. He fuses an astute ear for cutting edge music with a world champion skill set & grasp of technology, creating an experience that is always jaw dropping.
Titles & Awards
2009 DMC WORLD CHAMPION
2007 DMC Supremacy WORLD CHAMPION
2008 IDA/ITF Finals WORLD VICE CHAMPION
2009 DMC USA CHAMPION
2007 DMC Supremacy USA CHAMPION
2009 DMC EAST COAST CHAMPION
2004 Guitar Center NY/NJ CHAMPION
2003 DMC Regional NYC CHAMPION
2003 ITF Regional EAST COAST CHAMPION
I said it before and I’ll say it again, Shiftee get’s lowdown, griddy and grimey!
I think it’s a good omen that you’re the first comment on this site!
I came here because I heard you teach salsa dancing. Do you play salsa music on your gold turntables? I don’t really like salsa, I just like wearing puffy flamboyant shirts. Can I still be your friend and come to your salsa classes? If so, are there any hot girls in your salsa classes? And if so, can you tell them not to come, they make me sweaty and nervous.
In response to all of your questions – “Yes.”
LOL Thanks man!
For real, love what you do and thanks for the free skratch lesson videos. Insanely dope! Hope I can see you killin a live set some day and get to meet you. Peace and blessings dude!
Sick WEBSITE !!!
Everything is made of Diamonds in here
Big ups on the website, keep the blogs and posts going, keep inspiring people like me !
:->
Hey mr. Professer dj shiftee
i absolutly love ur work ..im an aspiring djer per se i wanna kno if u could give me some tips on how to get started and what i neeed to actually start this dream of mine 
thnx much love for u and ur work
dude your like the face of the new generation !! a nerd dj …. classic…
btw.. practice tips advise was the best, short and simple you cant go wrong with that ….
Hip Hop Don’t Stop – keep bringing it DJ Shiftee – respect!!!
Respect Shiftee, you sir are one of my few inspirations to continue battling in the UK.
Just checking out the site.. dope videos.. Respects..
-Poseyedon
Dope and Sick!!! wat else i can say?!! shiftee ur the man!
Keep it up!
Much Respect,
SkratchProof Crew (Manila,Phils./Dubai,UAE)
Hello shiftee, how many hours a day at the moment do you practice?
When I’m practicing for a battle, 3-5 hours on the decks. Otherwise, I’m spending more of my time these days working on beats and looking for new music. Probably like 1 hour/day on the decks at the moment. However, I try to spend all day every day working on music in some form.
Big inspiration man. Especially seeing someone extremely educated, it’s more motivation for me to continue to stay at my university while still DJing wherever I can, and expanding my horizons.
Thanks for being an inspiration!
If you had 2000 dollars to spend to buy your first DJ gear, what would you buy? I am an aspiring DJ on a tight budget.
Hey DJ Shiftee i was wondering whats a good beginner set up that is not over a $1000?
Your music is something else,when is your tour dates for seattle,wa this year or next year sometime?i would get tickets for the show.keep up the great work your doing.later.
Dude your really super duper at everything! i hope to get as good as you some day. How did you get so good? How did you practice to get soo super duper amazing at turntablism?
Hey Shiftee, i was wondering if yew could post up yewr Dj set up?
ur just a legend!!! a mix of mr.bean+grandmasterflash. Thanks for the mappings for Maschine and all your music that keep inspiring people like me to believe in something.
Yoooo Shiftee, got the Mishka Mix shaking the walls down.
Keep dropping that science.